Add information about the parties involved. Describe the terms of the Non-Compete Agreement, such as the length and area of the restriction. If necessary, you can include a non-solicitation clause. Create any additional clauses you want to add.
Effective June 6, 2024 The definition of “noncompetition covenant” now includes an agreement that directly or indirectly prohibits the acceptance or transaction of business with a customer.
Reasonableness: Non-compete agreements must be reasonable in terms of their scope and duration. This means that the restrictions must be no broader than necessary to protect the legitimate business interests of the employer, such as protecting trade secrets, confidential information, and/or customer relationships.
(c) Employee name agrees not to set up in business as a direct competitor of company name within a radius of number miles of company name and location for a period of number and measure of time (e.g., “four months” or “10 years”) following the expiration or termination of this agreement.
Several factors can void or limit the enforceability of a non-compete agreement, including overly broad restrictions, unreasonable time frames or geographical limits, lack of consideration (such as compensation or job opportunities provided in exchange for the agreement), and violation of public policy.
Generally, the three part test for reasonableness of a covenant not to compete asked (1) whether the restraint is necessary to protect the employer's business or goodwill, (2) whether it imposes on the employee any greater restraint than is reasonably necessary to secure the employer's business or goodwill, and (3) ...
In order for an employee non-compete agreement to be valid and enforceable in Washington in 2025, an employee must earn at least $123,394.17 per year from the employer seeking to enforce the non-compete.
In order for an employee non-compete agreement to be valid and enforceable in Washington in 2025, an employee must earn at least $123,394.17 per year from the employer seeking to enforce the non-compete.